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๐ŸŒโœจ Funding for Snake Conservation & Research!

Save The Snakes is now accepting 2026 Grant applications. If you're working to protect snake populations and mitigate conflict, apply by Aug 31! ๐Ÿ

Learn more & apply: savethesnakes.org/grants

#SaveTheSnakes #Grants #Wildlife #Research

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The Sacramento Snake Festival is less than a month away! ๐Ÿโœจ Join us for a day of snake education & fun.

Huge thanks to our sponsors: Rattlesnake Ranch AZ, California Rice Commission, Pets To Go, & Snake Fencing!

Free to attend! www.savethesnakes.org/snakefest

#SnakeFest #Sacramento

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It's not your imagination. This is a weird rattlesnake season. Here's what's happening Unseasonably warm weather patterns have accelerated rattlesnake activity and the chances of run-ins with humans, experts say.

Warm weather has driven rattlesnakes out of their winter retreats and also compelled outdoor enthusiasts to hit the trails, increasing the chances of human-snake conflict.

Concerned about snakes? Free tips and resources:
๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‘‰ savethesnakes.org/coexist

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Spring has arrived and Californiaโ€™s snakes are on the move! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ

As it warms up, rattlesnakes are emerging to bask and hunt. These vital neighbors provide free pest controlโ€”letโ€™s return the favor by giving them plenty of space. ๐ŸŒฟโœจ

Learn to coexist: savethesnakes.org/coexist

4 weeks ago 0 0 0 0
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Did you know Ireland is one of the few places on Earth with zero native snakes? ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ

It wasnโ€™t a miracleโ€”it was geology! The island was too icy for snakes to migrate before the seas rose. โ˜˜๏ธ

Explore more snake truths: savethesnakes.org

#StPatricksDay #SnakeFacts #WildlifeConservation

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Encounters in the Namib: Discovering Namibiaโ€™s Desert Wonders - Save The Snakes My recent journey to Namibia was nothing short of extraordinary. The vast, undulating dunes of the Namib Desert, with their golden hues and glaring beauty, set the stage for some unforgettable encount...

Last month Save The Snakes Research and Conservation Manager, Dr. Hiral Naik was in Namibia and saw some exciting critters in the desert. Read all about it in our latest blog post! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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๐Ÿ Slithering from the sea to the sand! ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿœ๏ธ

This #WorldWildlifeDay, weโ€™re celebrating the incredible diversity of snakes. From this Banded Sea Krait to your local garden snake, they are vital for a healthy planet. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’™

Let's replace fear with fascination! #SaveTheSnakesโœจ

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Snakes get a bad rap, but they are ecosystem heroes. When snakes disappear, ecosystems lose balance and have downstream effects.
So next time you see one from a safe distance, remember: theyโ€™re doing their job.
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Why Venomous Snake Training Matters: Staying Safe, Prepared, and Informed - Save The Snakes Across North America, venomous snakes, especially rattlesnakes, are an important and natural part of the environment. In places like deserts, grasslands, forests, farms, construction sites, and garden...

Protect yourself and save wildlife! ๐Ÿ Our latest blog post explores the importance of professional venomous snake training for coexistence and safety.

Read more about how proper education can prevent conflict and protect these incredible animals: savethesnakes.org/2026/02/17/v...

2 months ago 1 0 0 0
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Some Valentines have roses... ours have scales. ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒน

This Valentine's Day, help us "shed" the stigma! Snakes are vital for our planetโ€™s health, yet theyโ€™re often overlooked. Show some love for snake conservation today!

Love is in the air (and the undergrowth). ๐Ÿ’š

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Happy #FridayThe13th! ๐Ÿ The real "horror story" isn't snakesโ€”itโ€™s the myths and superstitions that haunt them. Snakes aren't spooky; theyโ€™re vital ecosystem heroes that deserve protection over persecution. Let's trade fear for fascination!
www.savethesnakes.org/how-to-help

๐Ÿ“ธ Bothriechis schlegelii

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Get ready for the 5th annual Sacramento Snake Festival! ๐Ÿโœจ

Join Save The Snakes on May 2, 2026, for a free, family-friendly day of live snake demos, music, food, and activities. Letโ€™s celebrate why snakes are important! ๐ŸŒ

๐Ÿ“ #Sacramento, CA โ„น๏ธ www.savethesnakes.org/snakefest

2 months ago 1 0 0 0
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Get ready to slither over to the Sacramento Snake Festival! ๐Ÿ

Join Save The Snakes on May 2nd for live encounters, expert talks, and awesome merch. Celebrate these incredible reptiles and support conservation! ๐ŸŒฟ

๐Ÿ“ #Sacramento, #California ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE!

RSVP: savethesnakes.org/snakefest

2 months ago 1 0 0 0
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New sticker dropped. Members only. ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‘‡
www.savethesnakes.org/memberships

3 months ago 0 0 0 0
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New dates are LIVE for our Venomous Snake Training Program! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’ช

Master safe handling and snake biology with our expert-led courses. Space is limitedโ€”secure your spot today and support snake conservation!

Register here:
๐Ÿ‘‰ www.savethesnakes.org/training

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Escape to the wild in 2026 with a Save The Snakes Ecotour! Experience incredible wildlife, support global conservation, and see why snakes are worth saving. ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒ

Book your spot here:
www.savethesnakes.org/travel โœˆ๏ธ๐ŸŒฟ

#Wildlife #Travel #Conservation #SaveTheSnakes

3 months ago 0 0 0 0
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Happy New Year from Save The Snakes! ๐Ÿ

As we slither into 2026, weโ€™re grateful for the progress made in 2025. This year, we are expanding our educational reach and global network to ensure humans and snakes coexist in harmony.

Thanks for protecting biodiversity! ๐ŸŒŽโœจ

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Get Involved - Save The Snakes Save The Snakes is a Community-based Conservation Effort. Learn how to help here!

If you are feeling charitable this holiday season, please consider supporting the snake conservation efforts of Save The Snakes. As a community-based wildlife conservation organization, we're truly grateful for your help!
savethesnakes.org/how-to-help

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From our family to yours, Sssseasons's Greetings from Save The Snakes. ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ

Our team is going to take a little snake break from here and we will return in the New Year. Happy Holidays! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿงก

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๐Ÿ Educating the next generation on snake conservation!

Save The Snakes relies on passionate volunteers & ambassador animals for vital environmental education programs in CA schools & centers.

We're grateful for their dedication in fostering respect for nature!
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Give the Gift of Adventure This Christmas ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ

Looking for a unique and unforgettable gift? Give the gift of exploration and conservation with a Save The Snakes Ecotour.

The perfect gift for the nature lover, adventurer, or conservationist in your life.

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4 months ago 1 1 0 0
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๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ Shop with a cause! Your holiday purchase from the Save The Snakes store funds vital conservation & education globally. Give a gift that truly gives back!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Shop now and support snake conservation: savethesnakes.org/store

#SaveTheSnakes #HolidayShopping #GiftIdeas

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It's #GivingTuesday! ๐Ÿ Help us protect snake populations and foster peaceful coexistence between humans and wildlife worldwide. Your gift funds education & on-the-ground conservation in countries across the globe!

Be a snake saver today:โžก๏ธ Donate:
savethesnakes.org/donate

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Don't let their reputation fool you! Snakes are ecological rockstars! They keep ecosystems healthy, provide natural pest control, and even inspire life-saving medicines!

Learn more about these amazing animals โฌ‡๏ธ
savethesnakes.org/why-snakes ๐Ÿ
#wildlifeconservation

๐Ÿ“ธ Gaboon viper (Bitis gabonica)

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Happy SnakesGiving! ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ

We're deeply grateful for snakesโ€”nature's pest control, medical heroes, & ecosystem balancers.

And Thank You, our community of dedicated supporters! We couldn't save the snakes without you. ๐Ÿ™

๐Ÿ‘‰ Support Save The Snakes:
savethesnakes.org/how-to-help

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Snakes & You: A Guide to Coexistence - Save The Snakes Navigate snake encounters with confidence. Get essential snake safety tips, snakebite first aid, and learn how to peacefully coexist with and conserve these vital animals.

Definitely rational to want to have space from snakes and understanding their importance is great! If you have concerns about rattlesnakes in the wild or around your property, please check out this webpage about safely coexisting with snakes.
savethesnakes.org/coexist

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Mojave rattlesnakes are magnificent! Learn more about them here:
๐Ÿ‘‰ savethesnakes.org/2025/11/25/t...

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Despite myths and legends, the Mojave rattlesnake isnโ€™t aggressiveโ€“itโ€™s misunderstood. They avoid danger and defend when necessary. This beautiful desert snake plays a key ecological role and deserves curiosity, not fear.

Explore their habitat with us:
๐Ÿ‘‰ savethesnakes.org/travel

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Sacramento County development threatens a giant, shy snake. Why does that matter? Counts of the elusive giant garter snake have dwindled in recent decades. What could unexpected construction do to its Natomas Basin havens?

Snakes in the News: The threatened giant gartersnake, California's official State Snake, faces conservation challenges in Sacramento County. Imperiled wildlife species may lose critically important habitat if proposed development plans move forward.

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Want to make a real difference for snake conservation globally? ๐Ÿ Save The Snakes relies on passionate people like you to protect these incredible animals and their habitats!

Find your way to support us and take action today:
savethesnakes.org/how-to-help

#SaveTheSnakes #WildlifeConservation

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